Shapeshifters : a history / John B. Kachuba.
Shapeshifters : a history / John B. Kachuba.
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Publisher
London : Reaktion Books Ltd, 2019.
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G 2020/2394
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Language
English
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Physical content
200 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction: Entering the world of the shapeshifter -- 1. Gods and goddesses: Shapeshifters in antiquity -- 2. When men become gods: Mortal shapeshifters -- 3. The power of transformation -- 4. Fay, Faerie and Folk shapeshifters: Europe -- 5. Fay, Faerie and Folk shapeshifters around the world -- 6...
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Publisher
London : Reaktion Books Ltd, 2019.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2019.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
A cultural history of the myths, magic, and meaning surrounding shapeshifters. Featuring an array of examples from history, literature, film, TV, and computer games, it explores our secret desire to become something other than human.
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Shapeshifters : a history / John B. Kachuba.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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©2019
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Call Numbers
G 2020/2394
Record Identifier
74VKaPoaBEbM
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaPoaBEbM
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ISBN
9781789140798 hardback
178914079X hardback
DDC
398.2454
MMS ID
991024314115902626
